Kia EV3 vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
At U.S. average prices the Kia EV3 costs $67.66 a month to charge and the Chevrolet Equinox EV $70.86, a difference of $3.20 a month ($38.36 a year). The Kia EV3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 31 minutes, vs 40 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV.
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Specs side by side
| Kia EV3 | Chevrolet Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Long Range FWD | FWD |
| Usable battery | 81.4 kWh | 85 kWh |
| EPA range | 321 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 25.4 kWh/100 mi | 26.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max DC charging | 128 kW | 150 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 31 min | about 40 min |
| Full charge at home | $16.42 | $17.15 |
| Per month | $67.66 | $70.86 |
Costs at U.S. average prices, 1,000 mi a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia EV3 or the Chevrolet Equinox EV cheaper to charge?
At U.S. average prices the Kia EV3 costs $67.66 a month to charge and the Chevrolet Equinox EV $70.86, a difference of $3.20 a month ($38.36 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Kia EV3 or the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
The Kia EV3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 31 minutes, vs 40 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV. On AC the Kia EV3 takes up to 11 kW and the Chevrolet Equinox EV up to 11.5 kW.
Which has more range, the Kia EV3 or the Chevrolet Equinox EV?
The Kia EV3 has the longer EPA range: 321 mi vs 319 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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